SLIDE 1
1/30/2017 1 How God Measures My Generosity
In 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, the Apostle Paul provides several practical guidelines for personal giving. These guidelines indicate how God evaluates the “acceptability” of what I give.
Factor # 1: Attitude
My giving is “acceptable” in God’s eyes when it comes from an attitude of “WANT TO”—not “HAVE TO.”
For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable…
2 Corinthians 8:12, NIV
SLIDE 2
1/30/2017 2 A “Want To” Attitude
My giving is a PRIVILEGE, not a PAIN!
…don’t give reluctantly…
2 Corinthians 9:7, NLT
A “Want To” Attitude
My giving is FREE-WILL, not FORCED!
…don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure.
2 Corinthians 9:7, NLT
A “Want To” Attitude
My giving is a DELIGHT, not a DUTY!
…don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.
2 Corinthians 9:7, NLT
SLIDE 3
1/30/2017 3 How God Measures My Generosity Factor # 2: Amount
What I give should be INTENTIONAL, not IRREGULAR!
You must each decide in your heart how much to give.
2 Corinthians 9:7, NLT
Now about the collection for the Lord’s people…On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money…
1 Corinthians 16:1-2, NIV
How Much Is “Acceptable”?
What I give should be a PORTION IN PROPORTION!
…each of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income…
1 Corinthians 16:2, NIV
Give in proportion to what you have…the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.
2 Corinthians 8:11, NLT & 8:12, NIV
